Rome2Rio

How to get fromMedellín to Isla Barúby plane, ferry, taxi, car, or bus

Find Transport to Isla Barú

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Medellín to Isla Barú by plane, ferry, taxi, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cartagena, Tour

    best
    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MDE - CTG
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry
    6h 31m
    $163–313

  2. Drive  633.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medellín to Isla Barúcar car 633.3 km
    10h 1m
    $34–48

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi taxi 626.6 km
    14h 7m
    $491–495

  4. Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MDE - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    6h 35m
    $102–282

  5. Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Tolú Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Tolú Airport (TLU)plane plane EOH - TLU
    2. Take the taxi from Tolú Airport (TLU) to Isla Barútaxi taxi
    5h
    $547–1,323

  6. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry Isla Del Rosario Y Playa Tranquila En Lancha Plan Full
    15h 1m
    $121–138

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Medellín to Isla Barú.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 571.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Isla Barú, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Medellín to Isla Barú. However, you can take the taxi to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Ferreteria Crespo, take the bus to Estación La Bodeguita, walk to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Playa Blanca, Baru. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cartagena then take the taxi to Isla Barú.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.